Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
Which of the following is the reducing agent in the reaction $CuO + H_2 \rightarrow Cu + H_2O$?
ACuO
BH2
CCu
DH2O
✓ Correct Answer: B — H2
Hydrogen removes oxygen from Copper oxide, making Hydrogen the reducing agent.
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